There is a lot we can all learn from each other as we endure our individual journeys as caregivers. There are some needs and feelings that are universal and learning how others manage and navigate can often be hugely comforting.

El reto al que se enfrentan los cuidadores familiares es aprender a aceptar, a vivir en el momento presente y a dejar ir las cosas que no se pueden controlar. Esto es un desafío, sin duda, pero si puede haber alguna alegría en el cuidado, aquí es donde está.

The challenge that family caregivers face is to learn acceptance, to live in the present moment, and to let go of things you cannot control. This is a challenge to be sure, but if there can be any joy in caregiving, this is where it is.

It would seem to be a given that many caregivers would be "depressed,” given all the challenges they are facing. But it is critical to separate the expected sadness from the effects of Alzheimer's disease and the emotionally and physically debilitating illness that "Major Depression" is in its worst form.

It’s important to understand that anxiety is triggered by physical reactions to stress signals the body receives. Here’s how to reduce these effects.

Parecería obvio que muchos cuidadores estarían deprimidos, dados todos los desafíos que enfrentan. Pero es fundamental separar la tristeza esperada de los efectos de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y la enfermedad emocional y físicamente debilitante que la "depresión mayor" representa en su peor forma.

Es importante comprender que la ansiedad se desencadena por reacciones físicas a las señales de estrés que recibe el cuerpo. Aquí te explicamos cómo reducir estos efectos.

The quality of an individual’s sleep is strongly connected to their overall physical, cognitive, and emotional health, and lack of sleep is a leading complaint of caregivers. Here are some tips on how to get some quality sleep.

La calidad del sueño de una persona está fuertemente relacionada con su salud física, cognitiva y emocional en general, y la falta de sueño es una de las principales quejas de los cuidadores. Aquí hay algunos consejos sobre cómo obtener un sueño de calidad.

New to caregiving? Here are some basic caregiving tips in 6 essential categories.

Over the last 20 years, extensive research, at Harvard and other prestigious universities, has shown that only 20 minutes of daily meditation has dramatic effects on physical health.

This pandemic is requiring all of us to find a “new normal” way to do everything. Your loved one living in an Assisted Living Facility is facing that reality in a dramatic way. Mealtime is different, the activities are limited, and visitors are not allowed. It is vital to their well being and yours that you carefully adjust to this new reality to ensure your loved one still feels comfortable and cared for. Here are 3 ways to help you on your way: